The vehicle can be driven or allowed to be driven in public place only after registration by registering authority as under the provision of section 39 of motor vehicle Act 1988.

Where to approach for vehicle registration?

You have to approach your local zonal office of the Transport Department for registration of private/non-commercial vehicles. There are self registering dealers who have also been given the registration powers,delivers the vehicles after registration only. To locate your concerned zonal office select zonal offices. For registration of commercial vehicles you have to approach to office of M.L.O.(Head Qtr.),Transport Department, 5/9 Under Hill Road,Delhi-110054. For Goods carriers less than 3000 kg. you have to approach MLO (Burari). For registration of Taxi\TSR you have to approach MLO (Auto Rikshaw and Taxi Unit)Burari or MLO (Burari) for (DL1Y,DL1Z,DL1ZZ)AITP category. 2. Gazetted Officer: means a Gazetted Officer of Central Government or State Government or and Officer of Local Body who is equivalent to the post of Gazetted Officer.

After allocation of registration numbers, fee receipt is given to the applicant on the same day and above documents are kept by the zonal office. The registration fee receipt can be retained as proof of having made an application for registration.

The registration certificate i.e. Form − 23 A can be collected after preparation of smart card.

What is the procedure for registration of new private/non commercial vehicle?

The registration procedure includes the vehicle to be inspected physically by Inspecting Authority at zonal office for its particulars and followed by registration.The documents required to apply the registration are as follows :-

The following documents are required for change of address in Registration Certificate.

Form No. 33

Original Registration Certificate.

Attested copy of valid insurance.

Attested copy of address proof of the registered owner.

Attested copy of valid pollution under control certificate.

Prescribed fee of Rs. 50 & Rs. 370 for smart card.

Attested copy of PAN Card or Form 60 & 61(as applicable)

Regarding the change of address in Registraction Certificate,where the hypothecation is endorsed in the Registration Certificate,No Objection Certificate from the financer is needed to get the address changed in the Registraction Certificate.

The change of address should be applied within 14 days from the date of effect, after that penalty of Rs. 100 per month is applicable.

Assignment of new registration mark or renewal to another state.

What is the procedure of re-registration of motor vehicles brought to Delhi from other states ?

If a registered owner of a vehicle brings the vehicle to Delhi, which is already registered in some other state after obtaining a N.O.C from the concerned state can apply for re-registration in Delhi, The documents required are as under:

Under the provisions of Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules 1993, Transport Department has authorized dealers to register the vehicles and to deliver the registration certificate as well, to the registered owner at their end for the benefit of public and to avoid the hassles in registration procedure. .

Q4 Can dealer deliver vehicle without registration ?

No, the dealer cannot deliver unregistered vehicles to the customers. The dealer gets the vehicle registered in the name of customer first then will hand over the vehicle to the customer. If Un-registered vehicle is found plying on the road shall be liable to be prosecuted under MV Act. A trade certificate is issued to the dealers by the Transport Department to drive the unregistered vehicles upto the zonal office for registration purposes only.

After allocation of registration numbers, fee receipt is given to the applicant on the same day and above documents are kept by the zonal office. The registration fee receipt can be retained as proof of having made an application for registration.

The registration certificate i.e. Form − 23 A can be collected after preparation of smart card.

Q5 How the transfer of ownership of a vehicle can be done?

The transfer of ownership of a vehicle is to be applied in the concerned zonal office where vehicle is already registered and following are the documents to be submitted:-

Q8 What is the procedure of re-registration of motor vehicles brought to Delhi from other states ?

If a registered owner of a vehicle brings the vehicle to Delhi, which is already registered in some other state after obtaining a N.O.C from the concerned state can apply for re-registration in Delhi, The documents required are as under:

If a registered owner of a vehicle intends to take his vehicle to some other state & get the same re-registered there, can apply for NOC on prescribed form-28. The following are the required / formalities to be completed.

As per rules registration of any private vehicle is done for a maximum period of 15 yrs. and after completion of 15 yrs every registered owner is required to get his vehicle re-registered from the same transport office where it is already registered and following documents are required:

Application on form 25.

Registration certificate in original.

Proof for the payment of up-to-date road tax paid.

Attested copy of insurance certificate.

Attested copy of pollution under control certificate.

Payment of tax dues if any.

Prescribed fee.

Attested Copy of PAN card or Form 60 & 61 (as applicable).

The vehicle is brought to the zonal office for inspection of its Road worthiness if the vehicle is found fit to be driven on the Roads, the re-registration permission is given thereafter.

As per the provision of section 43 of the central motor vehicle Act temporary registration certificate can be given to a vehicle only in case when owner of a vehicle wants to take his vehicle to the other state. Maximum period of validity of temporary registration made under this section is one month and it is not renewable.

The temporary registration is also known as transit registration because the destination point is also mentioned in it where the vehicle has to reach. This registration is done at M.L.O. (HQ). The Transport Department can also delegate this registration power to the vehicle manufacturers or other concerned zonal offices.

Q13 How should I exhibit the Registration No.?

All letters of the Registration mark/ Number shall be in English and the figures shall be in Arabic numerals and the letters & figures shall be painted in reflecting colours and be shown :

In case of transport vehicles other than those under the rent a cab scheme 1989 in black on white ground.

In the case of motor vehicles temporarily registered in red on yellow ground.

In the case of motor vehicles in the possession of dealer in white on a red ground.

In other cases, in white on a black ground.

In the case of transport vehicle under rent a cab scheme,1989, in yellow on a black ground.

The size of registration mark should not be less than :

Vehicles

Height

Thickness

Space In MM

For Motor Cycle or Scooters

35

7

5

For All Motor Vehicles

65

10

10

Q14 Can I alter the motor vehicle?

Under the provisions of section 52 of Motor Vehicle Act, the alteration of Motor Vehicle is allowed after prior permission of registering authority. If registering authority feels the sufficient ground to alter the vehicle, the permission is granted. The conversion like from fuel Petrol to C.N.G. is also allowed after the permission in case of engine assembly.

Q15 How the transfer of ownership is carried out if the vehicle is purchased in public auction?

Any person who has acquired vehicle at a public auction conducted by or on behalf of the state or central Govt. shall by or on behalf of the state or central govt. shall apply with in thirty days of taking possession of the vehicle to the registering authority in whose jurisdiction applicant is residing accompanied by

Sale certificate form 21 issued by the Auctioning Deptt. in favour of the owner of the vehicle. OR The certificate or the order confirming the sale of the vehicle in his favour duly signed by the person authorised to conduct the auction.

The certified copy of the order of the Sate or Central Govt. authority auction of the vehicle.

Attested copy of the insurance in favour of purchaser.

Attested copy of pollution under control certificate.

Attested copyof address proof.

Road tax as applicable.

Registration/Re-registration fee.

Important : The Vehicle would be re-registation provided it complies the EURO -II norms

Q16 How should I exhibit the registration No.?

All letters of the Registration mark/ Number shall be in English and the figures shall be in Arabic numerals and the letters & figures shall be painted in reflecting colours and be shown :

In case of transport vehicles other than those under the rent a cab scheme 1989 in black on white ground.

In the case of motor vehicles temporarily registered in red on yellow ground.

In the case of motor vehicles in the possession of dealer in white on a red ground.

In other cases, in white on a black ground.

In the case of transport vehicle under rent a cab scheme,1989, in yellow on a black ground.

The size of registration mark should not be less than :

Vehicles

Height

Thickness

Space In MM

For Motor Cycle or Scooters

35

7

5

For All Motor Vehicles

65

10

10

Q 17 Can I alter the motor vehicle?

Under the provisions of section 52 of Motor Vehicle Act, the alteration of Motor Vehicle is allowed after prior permission of registering authority. If registering authority feels the sufficient ground to alter the vehicle, the permission is granted. The conversion like from fuel Petrol to C.N.G. is also allowed after the permission in case of engine assembly.

Q 18 Please Submit the following Documents required for endorsement of CNG/LPG KIT in following order:

Verification of vehicle on form no. 20.

Registration certificate in Original (R/C)/ Smart card.

Original bills of CNG/LPG kit & Cylinder, Multivalve (in case of LPG) Kit its serial no. endorsed on bill and lambda system, copy of invoice from the manufacturer duly certified by retrofitter.

Undertaking from retrofitter stating that all components installed as per approved layout plan issued by Installation test certificate in original (As per AIS-024-028) designated testing agency. duly certified by retrofitter itself

Copy of valid P.U.CC.( It should be of the installation date) Valid insurance, Valid Address proof(As prescribed in CMVR 1989) duly attested by Gazetted officer/Notary Public.